Carol Blazejowski, one of the most legendary trailblazers in
women’s basketball and a Montclair State University alumna, has been named
associate vice president for University Advancement, effective February 21,
2011. She will oversee a number of the
division’s functions including marketing, communications, alumni relations, university
relations, and partnership development.

“Carol Blazejowski's return to
Montclair State following an impressive career as a Hall of Fame basketball
player, professional sports executive, and business leader is an exciting
opportunity for the University,” said President Susan A. Cole. “We are very
pleased to welcome her back.”

Blazejowski was most recently the president and general
manager of the New York Liberty, a Women’s National Basketball Association team.
As general manager of the team since 1997, she was responsible for building one
of the league’s most successful franchises with ten playoff appearances, three
Eastern Conference Championships, and four WNBA Finals appearances.